Raphinha extended his exceptional form with Barcelona by finding the net against Feyenoord in the Champions League on Tuesday evening at the Spotify Camp Nou. The Brazilian forward struck in the opening moments of the first league phase match, capitalizing on a precise pass from Lamine Yamal to cut inside past the Dutch defenders and finish clinically.
The goal marks a significant personal achievement for the 27-year-old, who has now scored in six consecutive matches across all competitions for the Catalan club. This represents the longest scoring streak of his Barcelona career to date. His recent goals have come against familiar La Liga opponents—Elche, Athletic Bilbao, Rayo Vallecano, and Valencia—before extending the sequence into European competition with his finish against Feyenoord.
Just Seconds Away from Matching Messi's Historic Mark
Raphinha's breakthrough against the Eredivisie side came at precisely two minutes and 50 seconds, making it the second-fastest opening goal in Barcelona's Champions League history this season. However, the winger fell agonizingly short of matching a legendary milestone. Lionel Messi holds the record, having scored against Celtic after just two minutes and 44 seconds on 13 September 2016—a gap of merely six seconds that prevents Raphinha from equaling the former captain's achievement.
This drought-breaking run illustrates Raphinha's critical importance to Hansi Flick's tactical setup. The Brazilian has become a reliable wide creator and finisher, combining defensive work rate with attacking incision. His combination of pace, technical ability, and positioning makes him a vital asset in Barcelona's push for both La Liga and Champions League honors this term.
With momentum firmly behind him, Raphinha's next challenge involves maintaining this scoring consistency as Barcelona navigate the dense fixture schedule ahead, with Champions League and domestic commitments running parallel through the winter months.
